Plexus to close Massachusetts plant

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Associated Press

Plexus Corp. said Tuesday it will close its Ayer, Mass., manufacturing plant and transfer work to other facilities, primarily in Neenah, where the company is headquartered.

Plexus says it expects to close the Ayer plant by March 2009, resulting in the loss of about 170 jobs.

Chief financial officer Ginger Jones says the company expects to save $4 million to $5 million annually by closing the plant.

Plexus provides electronic manufacturing services, including mechanical, electronic and software design.